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6th May 2021

UK Navy Ships Patrolling Jersey Amid Post-Brexit Fishing Row with France

The UK armed patrol vessels, HMS Severn along with HMS Tamar (above) have been deployed to 'monitor the situation' at Jersey, the largest of the Channel Islands. AFLOAT adds HMS Tamar, a Batch 2 River class OPV seen departing Falmouth last week, having set sail with its new 'dazzle camouflage' makeover – the first time the paint scheme has been applied to a serving Royal Navy ship since WWII. AFLOAT also highlights the paint effect was applied at A&P Falmouth where maintenance also too place at the shiprepair facility in Cornwall.

UK Royal Navy vessels are patrolling waters around Jersey, amid concerns of a possible blockade of the largest of the Channel Islands, due to an ongoing row with France over post-Brexit fishing rights.

HMS Severn and HMS Tamar have been deployed to "monitor the situation", at the Channel Island, as reports suggest as many as 100 French fishing vessels could protest at the Port of St Helier over the lack of access.

French maritime minister Annick Girardin warned on Tuesday that the country was ready to take "retaliatory measures", accusing Jersey of dragging its feet over issuing new licences to French boats.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke to Chief Minister of Jersey, Senator John Le Fondre, and Minister of External Affairs Ian Gorst yesterday and "underlined his unwavering support" for the island.

Paris has warned it could cut off power to the island, which receives 95% of its electricity from France through three undersea cables, in retaliation to the fall out.

For further reading, reports RTE News.

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Foyle Port, located in the North West region of Northern Ireland, is estimated to handle around 2 million tonnes of cargo per year, with a trade value of approximately £1 billion. The port plays a crucial role in facilitating the import of essential agri-products, supporting around 20,000 farms in the region, as well as various local business sectors such as fuel/oil and construction industries. The organisation supports an estimated 1000 direct and indirect jobs.

Originally located in the bustling heart of Derry City, the Commissioners relocated the port to its current deep-water location at Lisahally in 1993. The terminal boasts an impressive 440 metres of quay and can accommodate large vessels of up to 62,000 DWT. Foyle Port is primarily a bulk port and a significant importer of essential commodities such as oil, coal, animal feed, fertiliser, and plywood, all of which are vital for the North West rural region.

Since 2003, the organisation has experienced significant growth, doubling both turnover and profit and attracting approximately £100 million of inward investment to the region. This investment has supported projects, including a fertiliser plant, an oil tank farm, and a biomass power station.

Established by Act of Parliament in 1854, the Londonderry Port & Harbour Commissioners is an independent statutory authority with a duty to develop, maintain and operate to the highest standards of efficiency, financial prudence, environmental awareness, safety, and security. The Port is independent of the Government and is self-financing. All financial surpluses are reinvested in the business for the benefit of future generations of stakeholders.